HOW TO: Coil & Ignition Relocation + Wire Tuck - Harley Sportster Iron 883

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HOW TO install a Coil + Ignition relocation + Wire tuck on the Harley Sportster!
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Parts used:
Coil + Ignition Relocation / Tank Lift / Plug wires (FULL KIT)
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Blue Loctite 243 Threadlocker (removable)
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In this "How To," I walk through installing a Coil & Ignition relocation kit, as well as doing a wire tuck. To note, I previously installed a 1.5" Tank Lift which left some room to run the wiring under the tank / above the spine. You can find that video here:
HOW TO: Install Tank Lift
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For this "How To," I used a combination of two sets of instructions, one from DK Customs that comes with the kit, and the other was a walkthrough posted on HDForums.com, found here:
HD Forums: Coil and ignition relocate with wire tuck (NO Tank Lift)
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As always, use caution when doing mods to your bike! Use threadlocker / blue loctite on bolts / screws. If you're not comfortable doing a mod, get some help from a friend who is, or see a mechanic. And if you have any questions, please post up and I'll answer to the best of my knowledge.
Thanks for watching, and I hope it helps some of you out there that are possibly considering relocating your ignition + coil.
Ride safe out there!
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@tangoalfa1970 6 лет назад

If someone can't take the seat off chances are they can't do any of the rest of this job.

@RhinestoneChoppers 5 лет назад

Kenneth Hildebrand I was thinking that as soon as he said he had a video for it 😂

@jonnymac8925 4 года назад

Hahahaha if someone can't remove a seat without a video they abaolutely should not be doing ANYTHING to the wiring on the bike😂 The video should be titled: How to remove a seat and make your bike completely inoperable until you take it to a HD mechanic.

@scottmcgowan8094 3 года назад

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@RosettaStoned804 7 лет назад

My buddy and I finished this last night thanks to this video. Just wanted to say keep up the good work and thanks for taking the time to help others with these DIY videos. Cheers

@BlockheadMoto 7 лет назад

That's awesome man! Thanks for posting up, glad to hear that it helped out! :)

@joshuagongora-fernandez3988 5 лет назад

Hey Blockhead i just finished my coil and ignition relocation and wire tuck.... followed youre instructions and was real easy thanks for the video bro!!!!

@BlockheadMoto 5 лет назад

Glad it helped out! 👍🏼

@julz7007 4 года назад

How long did it take you while following the directions/video?

@joshuagongora-fernandez3988 4 года назад

@@julz7007 about 2-3 hours not too bad 😁

@johncarter8626 4 года назад

Did the wire tuck. My harnessing was definitely not as long as yours... kinda tight in the tank channel... meh, it should be ok. All my electrical works so that’s a plus haha

@damiakas 3 года назад

Dude I can’t thank you enough for this video, I was able to do it faster than I thought I would!

@KnuckleUpFightClub 7 лет назад

Anytime applying new wires die-electric grease should be applied. Nice video.

@mannytheliving5462 7 лет назад

if i had a bike i would be to scared that ill fuck something up

@BlockheadMoto 7 лет назад

lol, 3 likes on your comment? I used to feel like that when working on my car, but you get comfortable with it. My thought is, with most of the stuff I've done, I can always revert it and put it back to stock if something's messing up. Makes you a little less scared!

@mattycrisco7959 7 лет назад

I learned on my own too. Sometimes its a little scary...but If all else fails load her up and off to the garage...lol. I've screwed up plenty bad a few times.

@roguemoto8262 7 лет назад

Emmanuel Leonides that's what having a bike is all about my friend! not just playing on it, but fixing it to! especially a Sportster!

@antisnafu 7 лет назад

There is a risk reward to it all. I wanted higher bars on my HD w/ abs and in order to do higher bars with abs you need new brake lines, bars, wiring harness extensions, and grips. The parts add up to about $400 whether you get them from HD or anyone else. HD parts are actually reasonably priced. However, for HD to install these reasonably priced parts, it's something like $700. HD will kill you with labor costs and t-shirt prices lol. It can be scary when you know you still owe $13,000 on this bike but when you do something yourself, it makes it that much better.

@XXCrazyGermanx 7 лет назад

Believe me your bike becomes very special once you start working on it personally. Worse case you revert back to stock. I've had countless problems with my carbs and have been left on the road a couple times, but you learn to fix things and you can also ask friends or if everything fails go back to a certified mechanic o dealership. (Carbs running great now changed to a Super E )

@iceman8691 3 года назад

Hi, at least twice you referred to “the brake lines”, my friend, unless your bike has some form of unique engine braking system, the lines you had in your hand at the time are actually your throttle cables! 😱😱 Apart from that, quite an informative video. 👍

@yamayari8351 3 года назад

What happens to the horn? Also can I do this even if my Harley is carburetor?

@BillyWardPhotography 4 года назад

thanks Blockhead this is helping me at the moment

@ionro8579 7 лет назад

I'm dyin for having a 883 for myself, but I still can't afford it, so I will stay around your channel to be fed with you experiences haha keep rocking Blockhead!

@BlockheadMoto 7 лет назад

Cheers ionro! Keep saving up! :)

@christopherarney5995 5 лет назад

I don’t have an iron but I got the 883 sporty and it’s an amazing bike just installed slam struts and next I am doing this and the tank lift. Plus the gauge relocation. Blockhead makes it look good. And the sportster look good the way he is doing it

@walderbach25 5 лет назад

lol at 16:10 when you said tuck your brake lines... throttle cables**

@anoldmaninthewoods2548 2 года назад

What's the advantage to moving them?

@burgessliu9753 5 лет назад

Good video Blockhead! Dummy question: what’s the purpose for relocating the ignition? Wanna buy this used forty eight and guy said ignition relocation done by the dealer.

@Bicyclebradley 6 лет назад

Mr. Blockhead - Bravo Zulu on this video sir! it was a HUGE help in my ignition relo and wire tuck on my Iron 1200. Your videos are proving to be some of the most useful tools when wrenching on my Sportster. Thank you very much and please keep up the good work dude. You are helping MANY riders out there!

@jacobrobinson7693 4 года назад

Great video! Just did mine on my 48. You the man!

@andresmejia7372 Месяц назад

What year is this 883? My 2016 883 was stolen and recovered but they busted my ignition switch. Trying to buy the parts to fix it myself.

@dippitydoinit 7 лет назад

I installed the same kit on my nightster and the rattling of the ignition between the cylinders broke 2 keys off. I don't recommend keeping it there.

@BlockheadMoto 7 лет назад

I've heard that previously, but haven't had it happen to me yet *knocks on wood.* How long after you installed it between your cylinders, did it take for your first key to break?

@dippitydoinit 7 лет назад

BLOCKHEAD it took only 3 months. about 4000 miles maybe less. I'm going to use the F6 option on my Iron this time. good luck and ride safe!

@BlockheadMoto 7 лет назад

Yeah I was looking at the F6 option when I originally purchased. Might just have to do that, broken off key in the ignition would suck! How'd you get it out? Just in case it does happen to me, so I'll know how to get out of that jam, haha

@dippitydoinit 7 лет назад

I was able to fish it out with a paperclip.

@trashes_to_treasures 5 лет назад

"...so, it has to be touching itself... haha, weird!" 😂

@Black_Box_0 7 лет назад

I been looking to do this to my HD 48. This was a really useful video. Thank you, bro!

@BlockheadMoto 7 лет назад

+Black_Box Glad it was useful! 👍🏼

@FarmerTheOG 6 лет назад

BLOCKHEAD did you have to lift the rear of the tank to do this or no?

@eamis7792 4 года назад

was thinking this was a vid i just watch on the wire tucking, untill you got to the coil part, was confused af.

@joseresendiz9860 7 лет назад

Thanks I just did the tank lift and wire tuck, your vid helped alot.

@DannyM246 7 лет назад

Thank you so much! Helped me with my ignition and coil relocation and wire tuck! Only thing I did differently was took the tank completely off. Saved a lot of time.

@BlockheadMoto 7 лет назад

Awesome to hear that the video helped you out, thanks for posting up letting me know, appreciate it! Congrats on the relocation :)

@pics-by-pete 4 года назад

ever had you ignition come loose ?? mine has come loose twice already.

@plibt707 4 года назад

Hey man I have a huge favor. I have a 2015 iron 883 that was stolen. Luckily I got it back but the S.O.B. cut out my ignition and the connector to it. I’ve been searching high and low for a connector cable and ignition that would fit my bike but can’t find a damn thing. Looked all through the service manual and hasn’t helped me at all. Could you possibly make a video on how to replace an ignition? Would mean the world to me. Regardless, I love your videos! Cheers!

@lawrenceg86 7 лет назад

Hey bro, first off thanks for the amazing video. I just got my first Sportster, and like many, I'm eager to see what I can start modifying on it. I had a question regarding the wire tuck. I know you mentioned that it would be impossible to tuck the wires under the tank if you had NO raised tank. My question though is, can you still tuck them under the the tank if I decide to do it a 1.5" raised? I know you did 2", but just wondering if it would work out the other way? Thanks again for the great vid man.

@motor_viking 7 лет назад

use PROLAN spray on all your sockets and you will NEVER get an electric problem in false connection

@randyvanlandingham9532 2 года назад

I have a 06 883r..I’m trying to find what you did with the choke? Mine is right where the relocation puts it.

@xxmartyrxx6350 4 года назад

I did this but the bracket heats up cuz of the engine, therefore, since the Ignition is plastic it melts and becomes lose, now I have a lose ignition (lost screw), has anyone have this problem?? Help me solve it

@garyferguson1552 3 года назад

I just purchased a 2012 883 Iron that the previous owner did the coil and ignition key relocation I need to replace ignition switch do you have any videos that shows how the switch comes out of its holder

@doingstuffwithdave6041 Год назад

After seeing how much these brackets are I think I’ll make my own. Nice job tho.

@monks883goldandsilverleaf3 Год назад

Can you still do a wire tuck with only raising the tank 1”? I have a 2020 iron 883

@PHDDigital 6 лет назад

Probably a really silly question but does the steering lock still work?

@jacknuttall433 7 лет назад

Do you think you could do the tank lift and wire tuck without doing the coil and ignition relocation?

@BlockheadMoto 7 лет назад

Yes, you can

@jorge195501 3 года назад

Thank you for your videos , I can fine any videos the way to test coil 4 prom like you have in your bike ,can you tell me the way to test .if it’s, test the two on the left ,the two a the right or both end .Thank you in advance

@ElMontro1992 2 месяца назад

Can doing this mess up the tune of a bike? I just got a stage 1 kit and now want to do this myself. Pls lmk thanks

@roninsoul88 7 лет назад

Great Video. You do a very nice job of explaining and showing how this is done. I need to add though in case someone gets confused, the lines you keep referring to as brake lines that you ran up behind the ear of the fuel tank are not brake lines. They are in fact your throttle cables. Your front brake line runs down by your fork and goes underneath your frames neck to your front tires brake caliper.

@BlockheadMoto 7 лет назад

Gah, totally meant throttle cables! They're so similar to the brake lines on a bicycle that I defaulted and called them brake lines, lol. Thanks for the clarification!

@roninsoul88 7 лет назад

No problem. Keep up the great work and ride safe my friend!

@srhking2418 6 лет назад

One of the best videos I've seen thank you

@lilsquidgaming39 4 года назад

hey blockhead i have an issue i have a sportster 1200 its clean but they installed a bigger tank and messed with wiring cant find turn signal indicator wiring harness is there a way i can backtrace the wiring for it without removing the big tank that is full thanks

@nickroach9329 7 лет назад

Great stuff will be utilizing this video soon! Thanks!

@BlockheadMoto 7 лет назад

Cool, best of luck, have fun! :)

@robertscobey9256 2 года назад

Why u trying to tell us about the t20 bro? I mixed all those up years ago . Gotta just keep tryin

@Show_PANDA 6 месяцев назад

Do you need a dinamometric wrench for the coil support on the head?

@alexmachado3622 6 лет назад

Thank you blockhead!! I just finished up the job with a 2 inch lift, and added wire protector for all the exposed wires so the taped look doesn’t look bad and uneven. I did a 3/4 wire protector on the harness coming from the oil tank side, along with fuse tape, and once they needed to separate I cut the 3/4 protector there. I also used a 1/4 inch wire cover for the coil wire and a 3/8 cover for the ignition. It looks very professional. Also have Harley tires coming in today. I own the 2013 iron 883 and I LOVE IT!!

@PlaytimeNashville 5 лет назад

Alex Machado do you have any video of how your bike came out using the wire protector? I’d like to see how that looks.

@Lettusfarm 9 месяцев назад

I can't see it. I personally think it looks better the way it was

@626nla 7 лет назад

Cool viddddd!!!! Definitely going to tuck wires on my 883 come spring..... I wish you would of done one for the air filter..... Either way im subscribed! On to the next video..... Tank lift! Lol cool bike man keep it up

@BlockheadMoto 7 лет назад

Thanks for the kind word and support, much appreciated! I actually have footage recorded for removing the stock air filter, but because I had SO many problems with the air filter that I purchased originally, it kind of ended whenever I was trying to install the new one. I'm probably going to be taking the one I have off now to install a hose style external breather system, so I'll try to get some footage to finish off that "How To" video. Thanks again!

@RosettaStoned804 7 лет назад

I've watched several related videos and want to do this myself but can't figure out where everyone is putting there horn once they do the coil relocation. Where did you put yours?

@BlockheadMoto 7 лет назад

The horn stays in the same location, it is not attached to the coil or ignition. There are horn relocation kits out there if you want one for the bike though, a quick Google search should give you some options.

@VladimirKolombet 4 года назад

Very detailed video thanks

@matthewarmitage1905 2 года назад

Honesly bro, super fucking helpful 👌

@mustangguns7230 3 года назад

I dont understand how you unscrewed the gas tank it both sizes and it didnt fell out

@shannonhawkins5739 6 месяцев назад

Do you have to relocate the ignition or was it a personal preference?

@nollidelddik 4 года назад

Lmfao it's not a bicycle, those arnt brake cables they are the throttle cables

@chrislo2731 7 лет назад

Awesome video about to this to my 2014 iron right now.

@uvwevwevweonyetenyeubemuge4036 2 года назад

im planning to like that and putting new intake and exhaust do i need to tune it? or is it gas and go?

@scoobydoo9316 5 месяцев назад

Do you have to do a tuck if you raise tank or is it just to look better

@_BROJAS Год назад

So you can wire tuck without lifting the tank?😊

@malakhicrozier8084 6 месяцев назад

Where did you get the spark plug wires?

@arno2421 7 лет назад

cool video dude! you give me ideas for my future iron (purchase next friday :) , delivery in 2 or 3 months, sooooo long ). Ride safe...

@BlockheadMoto 7 лет назад

Glad you like the vid, thanks for the support. Congrats on the incoming bike, sorry it's such a long wait!

@larryalejandro394 6 лет назад

Doing this to mine soon thanks for the video!!

@lucidkustomz5545 Год назад

You never showed what u did and where u put coil.

@chrisphilhower6029 6 лет назад

Hello Blockhead. I have a 18 XL1200C. Planning on changing the factory coil and wires to Accel. I have the parts now. Would I need to fully remove the Tank to access the Coil? Should I place a rag between the tank and frame? To help keep the tank from dropping . The Manual is stating I need to unplug the Ignition Switch. I'm hoping I can work on it next weekend. After I run most of the gas out of the tank.

@TheKjstyle 7 лет назад

Cool video, easy to follow. After watching it I decide my self to install my stock i received two months ago haha

@BlockheadMoto 7 лет назад

Nice, glad it helped out :)

@84MadHatter 6 лет назад

wow what a great vid, thank you sir

@trevormontero3042 Год назад

Did I miss where he said how high of a tank lift.

@Chuezfc Год назад

Do you have to do a lift on the tank to do a wire tuck?

@lilrichard87 2 месяца назад

Do you have to have the tank lift

@majnthr33 2 года назад

Basically. Lol. Nice tutorial

@ronlheureux7623 3 года назад

In 1994 I bought a new 883 standard Sporty. The ignition was mounted on the left side of the engine near the plastic horn. Since I'm right-handed, I was quite dissatisfied with the ignition's location. It was a pain in the ass. about one year into the ownership, I ordered a custom 3.25-gallon gas tank. This tank became standard on the 1995 models, of course. So $500.00 and a couple of months later, the new black tank arrived. The great news was that it arrived with an ignition relocation kit. I mounted the tank and ignition per instruction. The gas tank basically went into the same location as the peanut tank, but the ignition mounted at the lower front of the tank, just behind the frame's head unit. What a treat this aspect of the installation was. Right-handed with the key going into the right side of the bike. And, conveniently forward! A win, win.

@ronaldmejia6891 7 лет назад

Thanks for your time by making this video. It is so helpful. I already order the bracket and this is my next assignment. Thanks again. 👍🏾

@BlockheadMoto 7 лет назад

+Ronald Mejia Glad to be of help!

@tommycalaway7983 3 года назад

I lost my mentor when the best Harley fabricator I ever knew, (my father} passed away in 2016.it's nice to be able to go on RU-vid and find experienced seasoned blockheads to the school us on the Zen Art of motorcycle maintenance. Thank you so much Blockhead? 🙏

@alexis111399 4 года назад

Throttle cables not brake lines

@TrueCoachG 4 года назад

Have you had any issues with your key breaking off since the initial relocation? I am looking to do this to my 2019 Iron soon and that is my main concern? Also any other issues or things to look out for during the install or that you have encountered since your install?

@MrBuzzybear 7 лет назад

good descriptive video , nice ride , after the tank lift did you notice any difference in the tank range ?

@BlockheadMoto 7 лет назад

Thanks kev, appreciate the support. No difference in tank range after the tank lift, but I only did 1.5" which is very minimal. Gas light has come on last 3 times as when it normally would, so no change there.

@funkel1989 7 лет назад

I just bought a 883 a few months ago. i'm so excited but living in Michigan i was only able to get 50 miles on it before i had to put it up. I plan on doing a lot of cosmetic mods to it, this being one of them I was thinking about going 2' up with the tank. it doesn't seem like that much more but it interests me. I can always take it off or change it if i don't like it. I noticed (at least from the vids I've watched) you had no comment on how you like the tank lift, if it changed the way it feels, where you legs grip the tank, the way it handles. Not having done this yet i'd appreciative a bit of feedback on it to see if its something i'm actually going to do or not. Thanks again! love your motovlogs

@BlockheadMoto 7 лет назад

Thanks for the kind words and support sir, appreciated! The tank lift I did was minimal, 1.5" so didn't really change the way it feels at all. Legs don't really grip the tank, doesn't have anything to do w/ handling either, mostly aesthetic, function in the sense that it gave me room to do the wire tuck in the tank channel. Hope you're able to take the bike out again soon, ride safe out there!

@roguemoto8262 7 лет назад

BLOCKHEAD I thought it handled a bit different... like a little bit more top heavy if u know what I mean.. u do lose mileage. but it gives the bike a bit more bad ass bobber don't mess with the pissed off bike kind of appeal.

@RGimeldo 7 лет назад

you got more cable length after the wire tuck right? like to install a higher handlebar without having to cut wires? (just a couple inches , not 16" apes lol, maybe something like a biltwell frisco handlebar)

@xdragon3862 2 года назад

I owe you a case of beer. Thank you!

@mrhoya14 4 года назад

Do you have any videos on how to rewire a new igntion switch?. I have a 2016 sportster 48, my ignition switch has 2 wires, the new ignition switch has 3 wires, can i wire that 3 wire switch on my sportster?

@BrunoGUILLONfr 7 лет назад

Excellent tutorial, perfect vidéo, very clear ! +++

@BlockheadMoto 7 лет назад

+Bruno Guillon Glad you enjoyed!

@TheNezperce 6 лет назад

Cool! Did u made those wires by yourself or did u find suitable ones..? Give me URL of the store if u found suitable ones right away..

@michaelbernhardt389 6 лет назад

Hey Blockhead you should look up Painless wiring harness they do muscle car stuff you can get a braided looking line to hide the exposed wiring

@philipmiller6175 3 года назад

I bought a coil/ignition bracket and plug wires. I knew I could do it. Watching this helped me to avoid many mistakes. Thanks great instruction.

@chuckie3225121 3 года назад

Do you have to do the tank lift ?

@mrhalish 6 лет назад

Hey man , not sure if this is a dumb question but can you relocate the coils without relocating the ignition?

@justinturner4850 3 года назад

Does anyone know if you can do a wire tuck without lifting the tank??! I have the ignition and coil relocation kit. I will be installing it soon but I wasn’t planning on lifting the tank.

@franckyjouveniau3620 6 лет назад

HiMr Block H. could you please, tell me the fastening torque of the two bolts for the bracket for coil relocation? thank you for your vids

@FatherBasil 3 года назад

Is the tank lift necessary to do a coil and ignition relocation?

@Bigiron429 6 лет назад

Can someone give me a link for just the ready plug wires for 15 883

@Balisong-jh7zs 6 лет назад

Hi! Is it possible to wire tuck all the wire and just leave the ignition coil ? Thanks.

@kaiju4020 4 года назад

Can you get the bracket without the ignition tab for late model keyless sportsters?

@bobdavis95 7 лет назад

is it me or does the engine just look tiny on that bike now?

@bobsaget3874 5 лет назад

yeah i can't decide if i like it. it ends up giving it that stripped down bobber look in my opinion, which isn't bad, but not everyone wants that. i kind of feel like the wiring harness does a good job of filling that gap and making everything look more put-together.

@rowdyrodb 7 лет назад

Awesome job mate...

@BlockheadMoto 7 лет назад

Danke!

@Yeaahization 5 лет назад

Hey man thanks for this great video, looking to do this soon. Wondering if you can get away with using the spark plug cables already in use or is there a reason to buy new ones? Thanks in advance.

@jasonjones8209 7 лет назад

can i move just the coil..i want to leave my igition switch.i like it on the right,plus im not sure having my key dangle next to my coil is a good idea..

@dylanposateri7584 7 лет назад

video was super helpful. Easy to follow along. Made this project super easy with no headache

@kennysegner1735 4 года назад

Hey Blockhead, what dit you do whit the signalhorn?

@shaneaudet6606 7 лет назад

what is the purpose of relocating the ignition? seems to me Harley put it on the right side for a reason. away from the shaking moter and heat

@elagc 5 лет назад

Good video. I enjoyed seeing how this was done so neatly. As to the shaking and swinging the camera around, I was getting motion sickness. But, still a good video with good content.